QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

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Serve your family with a hearty skillet salmon, bouillon cube and asparagus quinoa pilaf - dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked quinoa
6 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 lb salmon fillets
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
20 stalks fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the water to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 4 cups water and bouillon cube to boiling over high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove with slotted spoon to plate; let cool. Discard water. Remove skin from salmon; break into large pieces.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and dry skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in peas, tomatoes and broth; cook 1 minute.
  • Gently stir quinoa, salmon, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill weed into asparagus mixture. Cover; cook about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Parker Feathers
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This dish is a keeper!


Rana Salar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to a friend.


mateo bixhakas
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This recipe is perfect for a summer meal.


Christian Louis
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Faith Muthoni
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover salmon.


Nunia Vatubua
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I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use less salt and cook the asparagus for a shorter amount of time.


Shariah Stevenson
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The asparagus was a bit tough.


Eric Attoh
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


Pabita Gurung
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The quinoa pilaf was so flavorful and fluffy.


Prisca Nneanna
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


Made 147
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the quinoa pilaf and the salmon was cooked perfectly.


armin alijanzadeh
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the salmon and asparagus, and they even ate the quinoa!


DURYAB Ahmed
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The quinoa pilaf was good, but the salmon was a bit overcooked.


Christopher Manning
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Moses Chege
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I love this recipe! The quinoa pilaf is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The salmon and asparagus are also cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jibon Das
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This quinoa pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The salmon and asparagus are cooked perfectly, and the quinoa is fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


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